Run for the Wild 2026

Red pandas are a lot like me. They are stumpy, they are adorable, they love to snooze, they use their sharp claws for defense, and they have really hate to be hugged when they aren't expecting it (don't ask how I know this). 

But besides being among the most cuddly creatures ever, are endangered. Their habitats are under threat, and people snatch them up for their dense, auburn hair (#goals) to be pets or... hats. Ew. Get your own.

In fact, some estimates say there are fewer than 2,500 red pandas left in the wild: their population has almost halved in the last 40 years. Got kids or thinking about it? By the time they have their own, red pandas may be lost forever. And as someone who spends a lot of time near the red pandas at the Bronx Zoo every year, take it from me: that's going to suck for your grandkids, who are going to be super mad at you for not saving these magical beasts.

Feel like the world is ending? Same! Feel like there's nothing you can do? WRONG. Donate to causes that invest in the longevity of this planet and everything that makes it awesome. Even the most nihilistic among you can't look at a red panda and not smile. I double dog dare you. They are ridiculous and they deserve to be here, probably more than we do. So do something about it by donating to my 5K. In exchange, I will get up very early and sweat a lot, and we can share the karma points. Everyone wins 🏆 

If you have an animal near and dear to your heart, join me for the run on April 25th. You can register here: wcsrunforthewild.org.

Thank you for your support. I can't wait to tell you about my Run for the Wild!